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WM02 FSS

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,641 mi
Last recorded56,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 56,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,605 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 55,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,554 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 May 2018 52,274 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 May 2018 52,164 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 May 2017 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,441 miles

All discs poor

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,334 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,977 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 24,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,674 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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WM02 FSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM02 FSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM02 FSS registered?

WM02 FSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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